Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02043 02043, MA — Zone A and 07088 07088, NJ — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02043 02043, MA — Zone A | 07088 07088, NJ — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02043 02043, MA — Zone A | 07088 07088, NJ — Zone AE |
| zip code | 02043 | 07088 |
| city | 02043 | 07088 |
| state | Massachusetts | New Jersey |
| state code | MA | NJ |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 2,591 | 2,591 |
| base flood elevation | 17 ft | 12 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 |
| nearest water | Tennessee River (2.2 miles) | Rio Grande (0.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,638 | 1,742 |
| population | 40,933 | 48,871 |
| median home value | 473,465 | 189,371 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $158,027 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $31,472 |
| mitigation tips | Elevate utilities above base flood elevation; install sump pumps with battery backup; consider flood-proofing ground floor; maintain flood insurance; create an emergency evacuation plan; store important documents above flood level. | Elevate utilities above base flood elevation; install sump pumps with battery backup; consider flood-proofing ground floor; maintain flood insurance; create an emergency evacuation plan; store important documents above flood level. |
| fema map id | 1081C739J | 4657C149J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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